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Search the Public Notice PortalPeople have voiced concerns about plans to build up to 1,200 new homes off Foxhall Road.
In just one month, 140 people have expressed worries about increased traffic, pressure on GP surgeries and schools, and the loss of countryside.
These concerns come shortly after Bloor Homes submitted their proposal to East Suffolk Council.
The outline planning application includes plans for up to 1,200 homes, a primary school, commercial premises, community facilities, sports provision, and open space.
However, public comments submitted since the plans were submitted highlight widespread concerns about the impact of thousands more residents on the area.
One Martlesham Heath resident expressed concern that the new homes could add thousands of vehicles to an already congested road network, especially around the A12/Foxhall Road roundabout and the junctions with Dobbs Lane and Bell Lane.
They also feared that proposed road changes could result in them losing access from their home to Foxhall Road, with alternative routes adding considerable time to daily journeys.
Another objection stated that Dobbs Lane was already too narrow for existing traffic, with close calls between motorists and cyclists, and called for widening and a dedicated cycle lane.
The Foxhall Road/Dobbs Lane junction was also described as dangerous, while the A12 junction was said to suffer from bottlenecks during commuting hours.
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Residents also questioned whether local schools and health services could accommodate the additional population.
Concerns were raised about capacity at Gorseland and Birchwood schools, pressure on Martlesham's GP services, and a lack of access to NHS dentistry.
Some objectors pointed to promises of schools and doctors' provision associated with the neighbouring Brightwell Lakes development, which has permission for around 2,000 homes, claiming these had not materialised as expected.
Flooding and drainage were also highlighted, alongside concerns about the loss of agricultural land, potential harm to wildlife, and changes to the area's rural character.
One resident warned that the cumulative effect of housing and retail development risked turning the area into part of a wider Ipswich urban sprawl.
Bloor Homes' proposals include two main vehicle accesses from Foxhall Road and a new pedestrian and cycle route along Dobbs Lane.
East Suffolk Council is still considering application DC/26/2312/OUT.
Bloor Homes said community feedback had helped inform its proposals and encouraged residents to take part in East Suffolk Council's statutory consultation.
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